Democrats revolt over Trump’s Iran War and block $1.15 trillion defense bill
- Senate Democrats derailed a key $1.15 trillion defense bill Wednesday, accusing President Donald Trump of dragging the United States into war with Iran without congressional approval and refusing to give him what they called a blank check for the conflict.
- "Trump started this war without authorization, without a strategy, and without an exit," Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said as he urged colleagues to block the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
- The procedural vote failed 50-46, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate.
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- Senate Democrats derailed a key $1.15 trillion defense bill Wednesday, accusing President Donald Trump of dragging the United States into war with Iran without congressional approval and refusing to give him what they called a blank check for the conflict.
- "Trump started this war without authorization, without a strategy, and without an exit," Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said as he urged colleagues to block the annual National Defense Authorization Act.
- The procedural vote failed 50-46, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate.
Sources: The Independent